To mull something over or think something through carefully; to turn over in one's mind.

to cut and polish jade, stones, or other materials; to carve or sculpt; (as a noun) ornate artwork

To carve and polish something with great care and precision, as in jade or jewelry.

Literally "adorned with powder and carved from jade"; used to describe a person (especially a woman or child) with very white, delicate, and beautiful skin; also used to describe white flowers.

(idiom) to learn by exchanging ideas or experiences; originally referring to the processes of cutting and polishing bone, ivory, jade, and stone, it now describes people studying together or discussing a topic deeply to improve their knowledge or skills

Describing a landscape covered in white snow, as if dressed in powder and carved from jade

to polish or refine; to work on something with great care and attention to detail

literally meaning jade must be carved to become a valuable vessel; used to mean that a person must undergo education, training, or hardship to develop their character and achieve great things

To carefully write, refine, or polish phrases and sentences in poetry or prose.

To labor over every word and phrase when writing poetry or essays; to put extreme effort into perfecting one's literary style.